SNIFFLE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

sniffle

verb

Definition of sniffle

as in to whine

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Recent Examples of sniffle However, as warmer temperatures approach, other respiratory infections and allergy symptoms are expected to take over, with more coughing and sniffling on the horizon. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026 Bleary eyes and sniffling noses emerging from the locker room. — Justin Williams, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026 The naysayers decried the acting as overripe, sniffing instead of sniffling. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026 Han appeared to choke up at times and sniffled while giving her statement. — Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sniffle

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The state compared Atrium to a soccer team whining about the referees.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
Players who are selfish, whine or complain are bounced without hesitation.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of whine

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The Odyssey also features the nymph Calypso (Charlize Theron) and Penelope’s sniveling suitor, Antinous (Robert Pattinson), who is seeking to marry the queen and become the ruler of Ithaca.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
All this in an environment where politicians like Jeff Bridges (running for state treasurer who lives in the Cherry Creek school district) whine and snivel about his associates in the teachers’ union not having the funds to effectively teach our kids.

— DP Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026

Definition of snivel

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Miranda Hope says in a scene as the trailer cuts to a shot of Paul sobbing and being hugged by Neeley, Mikayla Matthews and Jessi Draper.

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
When the coroner’s deputy lifted Malachi’s body to take it away that night in October 2023, there was no wailing or sobbing from his parents.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sob

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Dil Maya Lama stood weeping outside the help desk at the hospital, searching for information about her missing 26-year-old brother, a driver for a hydropower company in Rasuwa.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
Dil Maya Lama stood weeping outside the help desk at the hospital, searching for information about her 26-year-old brother, a driver for a hydropower company in Rasuwa.

— Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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